Distribution Supervisor

Job ID: 2700 

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Newell Brands is a leading $8.3B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid® and Sharpie®, and 25,000 talented employees around the world. Our high-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell. They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership & Leadership.

Job Purpose

Under general supervision, the Distribution Supervisor supervises and coordinates the activities of the Shipping Department, and performs the work of those supervised as necessary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement and ensure compliance of safety procedures and policies, and maintain housekeeping standards.
• Plan and coordinate the activities of distribution associates to achieve departmental and organizational objectives.
• Identify areas for improvement/change, involve associates in the improvement/change process, and monitor the effectiveness of the improvement/change.
• Perform administrative functions such as maintaining attendance records, conducting performance appraisals and counseling.
• Supervise activities through the planning and scheduling of work, and the review and approval of tasks. Review associates’ work assignments and performance development. 
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 1-3 years of Supervisory experience
• Demonstrated Leadership abilities
• Available and willing to work any shift
• Able to work in a fast-paced multiple task environment
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Access skills.)

• Must be a Team Player with excellent people skills.
• Must be able to read and write in English.
• Must be detailed oriented.
• Must be willing to work irregular hours and overtime as needed.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Very good working conditions. Disagreeable elements are absent.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, talk, walk, hear, reach with hands and arms, stoop and bend.  The employee must seldom lift and/or move more than 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.